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LOT 3003

Elagabalus AE 20mm of Petra, Decapolis. AD 218-222.

[...] ΑИTOИIИV, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / PET[...] COLON, founder, raising his right hand and plowing with yoke of oxen to right. Unrecorded obverse legend in standard references including RPC VI, Rosenberger, Sofaer and SNG ANS. Vey Fine.(7.68gr, 20mm, 12h.).

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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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Unrecorded Obverse Legend

LOT 3003

Elagabalus AE 20mm of Petra, Decapolis.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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